Wayne Charvel… R.I.P.

[syscokid]

Passed away a week ago. I have never played a Charvel!

In Memoriam: Wayne Charvel, a Pioneer of the Guitar Industry.

Memories of Wayne Charvel, famed luthier and famed luthier and founder of Charvel Guitars by Music Zoo Owner Tommy Colletti The guitar world recently lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of Wayne Charvel. For many people, Wayne’s name is forever attached to the Charvel brand and the...

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[Frodebro]

I currently own two, a San Dimas Pro Mod and a Guthrie Govan signature. Both modern units, so not related to the man himself other than the logo on the headstock. But that logo was a huge part of eighties guitar music...

 

[RedGuitar]

R.I.P. WRC. I'm glad to have 2 80s models. Mr Peter Frampton signed one of mine.

 

[DirtySteve]

I had a chance to buy an 80s Charvel once, but considering the source I had to ask if it was stolen...after a not so convincing effort to convince me it wasn't, that was the last I saw of it.

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

R.I.P. Wayne

 

[Robb]

Played my 1987 model 7 the day he died.

 

[PelliX]

Played my 1987 model 7 the day he died.

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I must admit, that's the first and maybe only Charvel guitar I've ever seen that makes me think "wow, great looking"! Obviously, it's a Tele knockoff, but I do like the lack of a control plate; just two knobs and a switch. Less is more sometimes. Simple, stylish.

 

[67plexi]

Thank G9d for Wayne I was snapping up every PRE CBS Fender I could find $259.00 to $400.00 sometimes more for custom colors.

 

[PelliX]

Manners, PelliX. Tssk. RIP, Wayne. While I've never owned one of his instruments, a lot of people seem to swear by them, so there must be something to them.

... and that "Tele" of Robb's sure is a looker. So elegant.

Thank G9d for Wayne I was snapping up every PRE CBS Fender I could find $259.00 to $400.00 sometimes more for custom colors.

Why were you buying Fender guitars for Wayne?